Understanding the Norwegian language

In the Summer of 2015 I am planning a trip to Norway. And normally I always try to learn at least a bit of the local language. I tried so with Estonian (failed dismally), Hungary (a bit more luck) and Turkey (long forgotten, but at least I didn't starve when I went across the border.

And now I will start to learn Norwegian. Which is a bit problematic, as I don't know *which* Norwegian to learn. According to wikipedia, they have Bokmål, Nynorsk, Riksmål and Høgnorsk.
I understand that some are for written use, and others for talking, although apparently most Norwegians write one thing and speak another thing (often dialect).

So which one should I learn? It helps to say that I have a basic understanding of Danish vocabulary and pronunciation (but not grammar), so something that would use that as a basis might be practical.

KSJ Grimbergen

My daughter recently joined KSJ Grimbergen, a Flemish Catholic youth movement for kids aged 6 or older.

Best Hot Chocolate at The Apple Tree

On my way to Liverpool I was invited by an old friend and ex-colleague from Pirelli for a harty breakfast at The Apple Tree Coffee Shop in Barton Under Needwood.

The place has an excellent reputation, having received UK's best Hot Chocolate Award and many other prizes. Naturally I had to try their famous "Hot Chocolate" with everything on top, followed by the famous Staffordshire Oatcake.

As you can see from the picture, they really put everything on top!

The taste was smooth, strong, very aromatic and spicy with touches of cinnamon

Klasgenoten Grimbergen 1973 - 1974 gezocht!

Ik ben op zoek naar klasgenoten die samen met mij in het schooljaar 1973 - 1974 in het eerste leerjaar zaten op de gemeenteschool van Grimbergen, bij juffrouw De Win (klaslokaal gelegen op de hoogste verdieping van het bureau voor toerisme).

Hieronder een vergeelde foto waarop alle 15 jongens te zien zijn. Klik op de foto om een hogere resolutie te zien

1. Kris Van Thillo
2. Patrice Van Hauwermeiren
3. Geert Cauwelier
4. Frank Van Den Block
5. Philippe Van Hoeymissen
6. Ivan Tersago
7. Filip Jans
8. Patrick Bruylandt
9. Ludwig Ducuroir
10. Marc Van Campenhoudt
11. Luc Van Hemelrijck
12. Patrick Vanderborght
13. Didier De Vinck
14. Hans Vander Perre
15. Patrick Vandersteen

Klasgenoten Grimbergen 1972 - 1973 gezocht!

Ik ben op zoek naar klasgenoten die samen met mij in het schooljaar 1972 - 1973 in de derde kleuterklas zaten op de gemeenteschool van Grimbergen.

Hieronder een vergeelde foto waarop alle 20 kleuters te zien zijn. Klik op de foto om een hogere resolutie te zien

Graag jullie hulp!

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2. Frank Van Den Block
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6. Hans Vander Perre
7. Wim Salu
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9. Kristien Paternoster
10.Inge De Wit
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12. Geert of Jo Cauwelier
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14.Philippe Van Hoeymissen
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16. Jan Timmermans
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19. Koen Vermeulen
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Yesterday I went to see "Captain America: The Winter Solderier during the Belgian Marvel Fan Night. And boy was it a fan night! Everywhere giant statutes of Marvel Comics heroes, a Marvel Quiz (too difficult for me) and lots of side animation with fans dressed up as Thor, Hulk or Iron Man.

Oh, and the movie was great! It was not only a super hero sequel, but even more a clever 70's style conspiracy thriller like 3 Days of the Condor or The Parallax View. Not a big suprise to see Robert Redford in the cast.

With the success of the recent marvel films, it will come as no suprise that this one will also do well at the box office. I personally think Captain America 2 was even better than The Avengers, and that means something!

For a super hero movie, the acting was top notch: Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson were excellent. Robert Redford was a pleasant surprise and Marvel did the right thing by bringing the Falcon in the movie (an excellent Anthony Mackie.

BTW stay for the end credits for an extra bonus, as always

Antwerp 10 Miles: Week 1 Endurance Training

I have started my preparations for the Antwerp 10 Miles. In 7 weeks I will try to increase my endurance and stamina from somebody who can run 5km effortless to a 16km long-distance runner

Training Schedule Week 1 (out of 7)

Tuesday

- 10 minutes running: Long Slow Distance (LSD)
- 8 minutes increased tempo: Intensive Endurance Training (IET)
- 3 minutes jogging
- 8 minutes increased tempo: Intensive Endurance Training (IET)
- 3 minutes jogging
- 10 minutes running: Long Slow Distance (LSD)

Total: 42 minutes

Thursday

- 40 minutes running: Long Slow Distance (LSD)

Total: 40 minutes

Sunday

- 50 minutes running: Long Slow Distance (LSD)

Total: 50 minutes